Couscous prep--confused?

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I'm trying to make couscous for the first time, and the recipe that I'm using has some interesting directions. It says to bring the water to a boil, remove it from the heat, then stir in the couscous and let it stand for 10 minutes. I got the recipe from someone who's made this dish for me before, and it was great. But it just seems weird that the couscous doesn't actually cook over heat. Also, I'm using couscous from a box (pearled couscous), so I'm not sure if that matters. This recipe is served cold, by the way. Any thoughts? Thanks!

~The Cat~ · Accepted Answer

I use plain cracked wheat (bigger than the pearled in the box) so I put it in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it, then let it sit for 10-15 minutes. After that drain it good and kind of mash it down, to get excess water out. A big spoon will work if you use a colander to drain it.

Then proceed with recipe.

Hannah · Answer

It sounds good to me. That's how I make couscous.
Good luck! (:

? · Answer

Heres another way but yes that is all you do!

http://herbivoracious.com/2007/11/recipe-how-to-m.html

Couscous prep--confused?

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